• Colombia
  • Bolivar
  • Spanish
  • 609.1 km²
  • 1 001 755 hab.
  • COT (UTC−5)
  • Cartagenero, -a
  • An intrinsic part of Cartagena, this architectural complex offers visitors a chance to relive its history from the pirate attacks that motivated its construction to its present day use as a structure that protects its historic center...

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    Walled City Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia
  • Exuberant landscapes, picturesque places, ample beaches ande beautiful islands. The ideal plan is to alternate the visits to historic places with visits to the islands and beaches which abound in Cartagena de Indias and its surroundings....

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    Beaches of Cartagena de indias – Cartagena Colombia
  • As the main entrance to the walled city, The Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) is considered one of the premier architectural symbols of Cartagena. Since it was built in 1888 it has undergone significant work involving restorations...

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    Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj) - Cartagena Colombia
  • St. Philip Of Barajas Castle (Castillo de San felipe de Barajas), This military-style structure, the largest of its time, consist of a square and complex of six batteries located on different levels, which are connected...

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    St. Philip Of Barajas Castle (Castillo de San felipe de Barajas) - Cartagena Colombia
  • Craft, souvenirs, jewelry, pieces of art and unique objects are part of the items available to buy in this important commercial area, located in the 23 vaults that were used as barracks...

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    Las Bovedas (The Vaults) - Cartagena Colombia
  • Restaurants, cafes and outdoor bars are on offer in the Plaza de Santo Domingo (St. Dominic Square), a square where music is accompanied by an atmosphere of tranquility and fun. In this important square you can admire...

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    St. Dominic Square (Plaza Santo Domingo) - Cartagena Colombia
Cartagena is a city that is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, in the northwestern part of the South American continent. If you are wondering where is Cartagena in Colombia, it is located in the north of the country and is the capital of the Bolívar region.

Cartagena Colombia, it was founded in 1533. the year in which Pedro de Heredia, after conquering Santa Marta, decided to occupy the terretory known as Calamari. Years later it would be named Cartagena de Indias. This city, with its imposing walls, has been witness to pirate attacks, battles, heroes and a range of characters city, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. Walk around its streets and beaches where in addition to excellent cuisine and hospitality you'll find a romantic and iconic city that loves to party.


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In to days in Cartagena de Indias: visit the historic center of the city where you can see the Plaza de San Pedro (St. Peter Square), the Plaza de Bolivar (Bolivar Square), the Museo de Oro Zenú (Zenú Gold Museum)...

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Shopping centers, boutiques and specialized stores in Cartagena are all part of the traditional shopping venues on offer in the city. Find a number of craft passages in Las Bóvedas (The Vaults) and sotres located around the Plazas(Squares)...

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